Hourly Paid Educational English British Sign Language (Bsl) Interpreter

Walsall College; Walsall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Staff training program

Wellbeing initiative

Staff discounts (Best of Walsall)

On-site gym & spa

On-site nursery

Job summary

Walsall College is seeking hourly paid Educational English BSL Interpreters to join on a casual basis, providing support for staff and students in a professional educational setting across courses from Entry Level to Higher Education. You will interpret for D/deaf staff in staff meetings and during additional events.

The college offers competitive salaries, LGPS pension contributions, free parking at Green Lane/Hawbush Campuses, extensive staff training, wellbeing initiatives, and on-site

Qualifications

• Proficient in British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation.
• Experience in educational settings advantageous.
• Ability to interpret in meetings and events for staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for students with diverse communication needs.
• Interpret for staff during meetings and events.
• Support across courses from Entry Level to Higher Education.

Skills

BSL interpreting

Educational setting

Staff & student support

Job description

We are currently looking for Hourly Paid Educational English British Sign Language Interpreters to join us on a casual basis to provide support for staff and students in a professional educational setting.You will work with a wide range of students with various communication needs on the BSL continuum on courses ranging from Entry Level to Higher Education Level across a wide range of subjects.You will also interpret for D/deaf staff in staff meetings and during additional events such as Out of College Activities, Award Ceremonies and Open Days.

For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.

In return, we offer;

• Competitive salaries.
• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
• Free car parking at our Green Lane and Hawbush Campuses.
• Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
• ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
• Staff incentive schemes including ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
• On site Mental Health First Aiders.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
• Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check. Please be advised that previous applicants need not apply.